Rare Carte-de-visite of the C.S.S. Tennessee After Capture

Description:

Rare Carte-de-visite of the C.S.S. Tennessee After Capture, c. 1864, showing a side view of the ship in a harbor with other ships in the background, ht. 2 1/2, wd. 3 1/2 in.

Note: The Confederate ironclad Tennessee was captured by the Union Navy during the Battle of Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. This view of the Tennessee is considered rare by military historians.
Estimate $600-800


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